Definition: conduce

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Source: WordNet (r) 1.7 

conduce
     v : be conducive to; "The use of computers in the classroom lead
         to better writing" [syn: contribute, lead]

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) 

Conduce \Con*duce"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Conduced; p. pr. &
   vb. n. Conducing.] [L. conducere to bring together,
   conduce, hire; con- + ducere to lead. See Duke and cf.
   Conduct, n., Cond.]
   To lead or tend, esp. with reference to a favorable or
   desirable result; to contribute; -- usually followed by to or
   toward.

         He was sensible how much such a union would conduce to
         the happiness of both.                   --Macaulay.

         The reasons you allege do more conduce To the hot
         passion of distemper'd blood.            --Shak.

   Syn: To contribute; aid; assist; tend; subserve.
Conduce \Con*duce"\, v. t.
   To conduct; to lead; to guide. [Obs.]

         He was sent to conduce hither the princess. --Sir H.
                                                  Wotton.